No it is not. No clear evidences available yet to prove it. Yes but in some Cancers like Breast the pts sister or daughter is in a high risk category, but not necessarily that it will be passed down. Only 0.5% it is hereditary in women.

No it is not. No clear evidences available yet to prove it. Yes but in some Cancers like Breast the pts sister or daughter is in a high risk category, but not necessarily that it will be passed down. Only 0.5% it is hereditary in women.

No it is not. After completion of treatment which could be anywhere between 6-12 months, Patients need to come for regular follow up checkups. Initially every 3 months, then gradually 6 months and so on. But for some kind the patient may have to take oral medicines lifelong.

There is nothing like better or bad. Both are required for the treatment depending on what the Doctor feels after the final diagnosis. Some may need a combination of both or some may just need any one.

Usually no. It doesn’t affect the growing child. But now Doctors suggest the young patients who would bear children at a later stage to bank the sperm or the eggs. Radiation in the lower part of the body may affect the reproductive organs. . No not necessarily that the child will get Cancer.

Cancer can be prevented by going for regular checkups after the age of 35/40. Also by leading a healthy lifestyle by following healthy diet, exercise, and making changes in lifestyle. Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly so as to wash off any residues of pesticides etc.

Today with the advancement in the medicines, some of the side effects are reduced to a greater extent, including Hair Loss. It is a temporary phenomenon. Once the treatment is over, in a couple of months the hair comes back.

Chemotherapy aims at destroying the cancer cells though it is not directly targeted. Chemo is given like any IV fluid or oral tablets. Administering chemo is not a painful procedure but it is the side effects of the drugs which cause the discomfort. There is hair loss as good cells also get destroyed along with the bad ones with chemo. Hair cells are the most fast growing cells and most affected.

Gamma rays are used for radiotherapy. They are given in measured quantity under medical supervision and all precautionary measures are taken before giving. Gamma rays may be harmful to the normal cells and that is the reason it is given under great supervision.

One that is available is for cervix ca in women. This needs to be consulted and checked with your gynaec for the availability, cost and pre conditions to take them. it has to be given before the first sexual intercourse.

Our body is made up of cells. These cells grow and die in a controlled manner. When the cells grow abnormally, uncontrolled, without the older cells dying, they form a mass or a growth called Tumour. This can be either Malignant (cancerous) or Benign (non cancerous). This can be formed in any part/organ of the body.

With the development of new medicines, the side effects can be reduced to an extent. But diet also plays an important role. Good diet is very important. There are no machines to reduce side effects; however there is medication available to deal with them.

There is no difference in treatment between G and P patients. The doctors are the same. The waiting period is longer in G. but if it is an emergency doctors do prioritise or ask them to go elsewhere to do the needful.

Survivors can tell them to lead a good quality of life, eat healthy, and have a positive attitude. Survivors can motivate them to make the best use of their time. Do their favourite activities if physically feasible, meet near and dear ones, spend quality time with family which in normal circumstances would be last priority.

Yes, Cancer may reoccur at the same place or it can be Metastatic. Drs tell the patients that it may resurface within 2/3 years. But it is still treatable. Just that treatment may be stronger or different.